Livability Report
HokutoLivability Score
Yamanashi·Pop. 29,237
5-axis livability scores for Hokuto, Yamanashi based on Japanese government open data. Safety, cost, transport, education, and healthcare.
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Overall Score
56.4
60.7
50.5
59.7
42.8* These scores are based on statistical analysis of public data and do not represent a definitive assessment of any area. Actual livability varies depending on individual values and lifestyle.
5-Axis Score Breakdown
Safety56.4/100Cost60.7/100Convenience50.5/100Welfare59.7/100Economy42.8/100Basic Information
Population
29,237
Prefecture
Yamanashi
Q&A with Kai
Alex, Yuki, and Kai discuss what it's really like to live here.
Safety
Alex
Safety scores 56.2 with a crime rate of 4.23 per 1,000. How safe is Hokuto?
Yuki
Is that crime rate typical for a city of about 29,237 in Yamanashi?
Kai
The crime rate is 4.23 per 1,000 residents, giving a safety score of 56.2. This is a low rate, indicating Hokuto is a relatively safe city to live in. Residential areas tend to be quiet and well-maintained.
Cost of Living
Alex
Cost scores 59.0. Is Hokuto affordable to live in?
Yuki
Land price at 14,483 yen/m² and rent around 40,460 yen — what does that tell us?
Kai
Average land price is 14,483 yen per square meter and average rent is about 40,460 yen, giving a cost score of 59.0. Housing costs are quite affordable, making Hokuto attractive for budget-conscious residents. With taxable income at about 3,127,799 yen per capita, the income-to-cost ratio is favorable.
Convenience
Alex
Convenience scores 49.5 with 6.5% public transit usage. Is transportation good?
Yuki
With 138 restaurants and 263 retail shops, how's daily life?
Kai
Public transit usage is 6.5%, giving a convenience score of 49.5. Public transit options are limited, so having a car significantly improves daily life. There are 138 restaurants (4.72 per 1,000) and 263 retail shops (9.0 per 1,000), providing excellent shopping and dining options.
Welfare
Alex
Welfare scores 56.9. How are medical and education facilities?
Yuki
Schools at 0.65 per 1,000 and medical facilities at 8.21 per 10,000 — what's the picture?
Kai
Welfare scores 56.9. There are 19 schools (0.65 per 1,000 residents) and medical facilities total 8.21 per 10,000 residents (2 hospitals, 22 clinics). Both education and healthcare infrastructure are well-developed.
Economy
Alex
Economy scores 44.0. How strong is Hokuto's economic base?
Yuki
Taxable income per capita is about 3,127,799 yen. What about population trends?
Kai
Economy scores 44.0. Taxable income per capita is about 3,127,799 yen, with net migration of -114 (-0.39%). While income levels are modest, the lower cost of living helps maintain a comfortable standard of living.
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Detailed Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Avg. Land Price (¥/m²) | 14,483 |
| avg_rent | 40,460 |
| Clinics | 22 |
| Clinics (per 10,000) | 7.52 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000) | 4.23 |
| Hospitals | 2 |
| Hospitals (per 10,000) | 0.68 |
| Medical Facilities (per 10,000, hospitals + clinics) | 8.21 |
| net_migration | -114 |
| net_migration_rate | -0.39 |
| Total Population | 29,237 |
| Public Transit Usage (%) | 6.5 |
| restaurant_count | 138 |
| restaurant_per_1000 | 4.72 |
| retail_count | 263 |
| retail_per_1000 | 9 |
| Schools (elementary + junior high + high) | 19 |
| Schools (per 1,000) | 0.65 |
| taxable_income_per_capita | 3,127,799 |
Data: 2024